Local News for Westport, Connecticut

Westport Library: Short Cuts Film Festival …

Short Cuts Film Festival 2021 opener at Trefz Forum was a hit! 6 films from Tribeca Film Festival screened, along with Festival Producer Nancy Diamond in conversation with filmmakers, like short animation creators Geoff Bailey and Lucy Streuver, creators of “Death and the Lady” Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Westport parents group fires back at claims of racism

The group Westport Parents 06880 claimed its aim was to raise awareness of what they say is an “increasing focus” on racism in the the community. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport News: Distracted Driving Campaign

(Westport, CT – 10/13/2021) – The Westport Police Department is participating in The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s high visibility distracted driving enforcement campaign. In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign will increase efforts to enforce distracted-driving laws. This campaign will READ MORE.

Community news: Call for carved pumpkins near Westport, and more

The second annual event at the Weston Historical Society, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, is just some of the information that is in this section. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport police to start distracted driving campaign

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that between 2012 and 2019, 26,004 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport adopts diversity, equity and inclusion statement

The board has been mulling such a statement for a while, but Marpe said it seemed particularly relevant in the wake of recent townwide discussions on discrimination. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Traffic, business are hot topics at Westport first selectman debate

The debate took place at the Westport Library and feature the three first selectman candidates and their running mates. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Save Westport Now announces P&Z candidate nominees

Save Westport Now focuses primarily on planning and zoning matters and only runs candidates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport boosts first selectman salary to $150K

The RTM finance and employee compensation committees had voted in September to refer the matter to the full RTM. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport parents decry bus delays, as administrators try to address problem

Westport’s problems are likely part of a “crippling bus driver shortage” in the state and nationwide, Westport Superintendent of Schools Thomas Scarice said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Bump in cases puts Westport back in COVID ‘red’ zone

A town is considered in the red zone when there are 15 or more COVID cases per 100,000 per day. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Town of Westport, CT: 10/8/2021 First Selectman Issues …

10/8/2021 First Selectman Issues Update on Westport’s Covid Transmission Rate. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Staples Baseball: #GoWreckers #21Outs #PlayBig @WreckerBaseball …

#GoWreckers #21Outs #PlayBig @WreckerBaseball @ciacsports @CTHSCA #ctbase @fciac Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Timeline: How McDonald’s hash brown spurred police civilian review board proposal in Westport

The journey began with a man receiving a distracted driving ticket in 2018, when he claimed the police officer mistook his hash brown for a cellphone. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Town of Westport, CT: P&Z to Review Text …

P&Z to Review Text Amendment #800 at Oct. 14 Public Hearing. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Community news: Dogs allowed at Compo Beach in Westport, and more

The animals being able to use one of the natural atmospheres in the town, through Thursday, March 31, 2022, is also is in this section. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Modern Westport house ‘blends indoor and outdoor living spaces’

The 14-room home offers 6,396 square feet of living space on a full acre. Multiple sliders and walls of glass interplay with the picturesque property and pool. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport rejects ordinance to create police civilian review board

The ordinance has been in the works for more than two years and was defeated with 32 against, one in favor and one abstention. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

Westport Recreation: Registration for Winter Programs …

Registration for Winter Programs with Westport Parks and Recreation is now open b7 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Four Artists On Exhibit at George Billis Gallery in Westport, Reception This Friday

An exhibition of paintings and scuplture by four artists opens with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8 at The George Billis Gallery in Westport, no reservations required. – an announcement from the George Billis Gallery The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 7, has paintings by Nancy Bass, Steve Cosentino and Denise READ MORE.